The Program Director (PD) position is based in Maputo and reports to the Country Director (CD).
The PD is responsible for ensuring that CARE's long term development and emergency programs in Mozambique contribute to CARE International's vision of "a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been eliminated and people live with dignity and security".
The PD is expected to provide strategic leadership in the areas of resource mobilization, program strategy development and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, program quality, advocacy, institutional development and organizational strengthening of partners.
The PD will lead CARE Mozambique's transformation process from an "implementer of projects" focused on service delivery to a "facilitator of social change" using rights based and gender transformative approaches, in close collaboration with civil society partners. The PD is responsible for creating a culture of learning and reflection so that organizational knowledge is used to develop innovations and continuously improve program strategies, quality and impact.
S/he manages a team of (currently 8) professionals based in different locations and works in close collaboration with the Assistant Country Director, Program Support to ensure sound operational and financial management and that all program staff are working closely and interdependently with colleagues from program support, including Finance, Administration and Human Resources. S/he works closely with, and is supported by the program units at regional and CARE International HQ levels.
The PD is a key member of the Country Office Senior Management Team and as such is responsible for leading and supporting a range of Country Office (CO) initiatives. S/he is responsible for, along with the Country Director (CD), maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners. S/he leading in the development and management of relationships with Civil Society partners. S/he may be required to become Acting CD when the CD is out of the country.
How to apply:
This position offers a unique possibility to join one of the largest global INGOs, a dynamic global team of development and emergency practitioners committed to social justice and women and girls rights, many learning, career development and growth opportunities. Are you interested in joining CARE’s efforts to improve women and girls rights in Mozambique and globally? Please send us a letter of motivation and an updated CV torecrutamentos@care.org.mz .
CARE offers a competitive package.
CARE encourages applications by women.
Open to Mozambican Nationals only
